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WR59 KOA

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,848 mi
Last recorded96,848 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 KOA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 96,848 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 75,357 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 68,924 miles

handbrake performance low.

Pass 6 Mar 2023 62,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 57,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 49,820 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 49,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,936 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 45,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 40,818 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 36,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 26,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 22,849 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,889 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 16,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S rear tyre worn severely on inner edge

Nail in O/S rear tyre (punctured)

O/S rear tyre worn severely on inner edge replace ASAP

Pass 9 Nov 2012 12,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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WR59 KOA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR59 KOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR59 KOA registered?

WR59 KOA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is WR59 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 KOA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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